Saturday, 29.--About 10 o clock this morning president Joseph rode up and viewed the
Temple. He expressed his satisfaction at the arrangements made, and was
pleased the progress made in that sacred edifice. After conversing
with several of the brethren and shaking hands with numbers who were very
much rejoiced to see their Prophet again, he returned home; but soon
afterwards went over to the store, where a number of brethren and sisters
were assembled who had arrived this morning from the neighborhood of New
York, Long Island &c After Ers Taylor, Woodruff, and Samuel Bennett
had addressed the brethren and sisters, president Joseph spoke to them considerable,
showing them the proper course to pursue, and how to act in regard
to making purchases of land &c.

Land Troubles in Nauvoo - Joseph not Perfect - May Hide Again

He showed them that it was generally in consequence of the brethren
disobeying or disregarding counsel that they became dissatisfied and
murmured, and many when they arrived here were dissatisfied with the
conduct of some of the saints because every thing was not done perfectly
right, and they get mad and thus the devil gets advantage over them to
destroy them. He said he was but a man and they must not expect him to
be perfect; if they expected perfection from him, he should expect it from
them, but if they would bear with his infirmities and the infirmities of the
brethren, he would likewise bear with their infirmities. He said it was
likely he would have again to hide up in the woods, but they must not be
discouraged but roll on the city, the Temple &c. When his enemies took
away his rights, he would bear it and keep out of the way, but "if they take
away your rights, I will fight for you." He blessed them and departed.
The company appear to be in good spirits.